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published on: May 24, 2019

It was something of a first this week when a small group of Muslim women organized an iftar, or dinner during Ramadan, at the Viatorian Province Center, as a fundraiser for Viator House of Hospitality. They filled the meeting room … Continue reading →

published on: May 23, 2019

15 years — and counting! Cristo Rey St. Martin College Prep celebrates its 15th anniversary this year and Viatorians are part of the celebration. Viatorians were among the founding religious communities to financially back Cristo Rey St. Martin when it … Continue reading →

published on: May 22, 2019

During a Wednesday general audience with Pope Francis at St. Peter’s Square, Luke Silvestri and his family from Las Vegas had top tier seats. They had applied for tickets through the U.S. Catholic Conference of Bishops’ Visitors’ Office in Rome, … Continue reading →

published on: May 21, 2019

It was a time for celebrating over the weekend, as Viatorians were on hand to send off graduating seniors at Bishop Gorman High School in Las Vegas, Saint Viator High School and Bishop McNamara High School, all places where Viatorians … Continue reading →

published on: May 16, 2019

With vocations continuing to grow in Colombia, this week’s meeting of Viatorian superiors from the Province of Chile and the Foundations of Bolivia, Colombia, Haiti, Honduras and Peru is important. Superiors with the Latin American and Caribbean Council, or CLAC … Continue reading →

published on: May 14, 2019

Jean Ang and Jason Wilhite first met each other when they attended the Viatorian Youth Congress for the first time, back in 2013. She came as a delegate from St. Viator Parish in Chicago and he came from Saint Viator … Continue reading →

published on: May 13, 2019

The Vegas Lights professional soccer team opens each home game with an unusual tradition: The team honors an individual or organization that helps to make the city of Las Vegas unique. At the May 11 home game against the Colorado … Continue reading →

published on: May 9, 2019

A bold and daring experiment in collaboration. That’s how officials with Catholic Theological Union in Chicago describe their founding, back in 1968, when several religious communities combined to create a school of theology in an urban, academic setting. Viatorians would … Continue reading →

published on: May 8, 2019

Nearly every second Wednesday of the month members of the Viatorian Community hold a Taizé Prayer service that is open to the public. The intimate setting of the Province Center chapel, lit by candles, enhances the experience to pray for … Continue reading →

published on: May 6, 2019

Less than six months after being elected Provincial Superior of Viatorians in this country and in Colombia, Fr. Daniel Hall, CSV, took his seat at the Extraordinary Council, held earlier this month in Montreal. The gathering takes place every year … Continue reading →

published on: May 1, 2019

Religious brothers have been a part of the fabric of the Viatorian Community since its founding in 1831, when Fr. Louis Querbes envisioned a congregation of catechists, who would teach Christian doctrine and be of service to the holy altar. According … Continue reading →

published on: April 26, 2019

As Catholic Theological Union in Chicago prepares to celebrate its 50th anniversary next month, supporters gathered for a special evening: to honor an influential peacemaker — and Viatorians were there. The annual Blessed are the Peacemakers dinner took place April … Continue reading →

published on: April 23, 2019

At parishes where Viatorians minister, Easter celebrations were vibrant, filled with beautiful music, flowers and dynamic liturgy. It’s all part of what Viatorians do, in their mission of building … Continue reading →

published on: April 19, 2019

As we celebrate the Triduum, we enter the three most sacred days of our liturgical year. We experience, not as passive observers, but as participants, the final days of Jesus before his resurrection. It is so fitting that we celebrate … Continue reading →

published on: April 18, 2019

Passover, washing the feet, table fellowship, the Eucharist and the procession with the Blessed Sacrament to an altar of repose. These rituals from the Mass of the Lord’s Supper haven’t changed in nearly 2,000 years, but their solemn message of servant leadership — and nourishment from receiving the … Continue reading →

published on: April 17, 2019

Now that we are in Holy Week, preparations at the Viatorian Province Center are in full steam, with bright blue hydrangea and Easter lily plants arriving to decorate the chapel and gathering areas. Viatorian associates, brothers and priests will gather … Continue reading →

published on: April 16, 2019

Like many other religious communities, Viatorians draw their roots from 19th Century France. Fr. Louis Querbes founded the congregation in Vourles, in the aftermath of the French Revolution. Consequently, the fire at Notre Dame Cathedral tears at the heart of … Continue reading →

published on: April 9, 2019

Two years after a pair of Viatorians opened the Viator House of Hospitality, the mission to welcome young, immigrant men seeking asylum in this country continues to build momentum — and support. Its most recent fundraiser, held at Maggiano’s Little … Continue reading →

published on: March 28, 2019

“Trust! God’s Gotchu.” That was the theme at this year’s Religious Education Congress, sponsored by the Archdiocese of Los Angeles Office of Religious Education. It is the nation’s largest annual gathering of Catholics and once again Viatorians — accompanying teens from … Continue reading →

published on: March 26, 2019

Associate Ken Barrie likes to work with his hands, preferably behind the scenes, making things happen for his parish community, St. Patrick Church in Kankakee. When he hears of someone in need — whether they need a coat, a meal, … Continue reading →

published on: March 21, 2019

Today is World Down Syndrome Day and students at St. Viator Parish School in Las Vegas takes that celebration seriously. They are joining with people around the world in wearing mismatched socks, in order to celebrate the differences and what … Continue reading →

published on: March 20, 2019

It was only fitting that parishioners at historic St. Patrick Church in downtown Kankakee culminate their 125th anniversary year, on the feast day of their patron, St. Patrick. With a congregation dressed predominantly in green, and with plenty of young families … Continue reading →

published on: March 18, 2019

The Viatorian Community expresses its solidarity with the Muslim community after the horrific attack in New Zealand. Our hearts reach out to the entire Muslim community with thoughts of care and love. Such senseless acts of violence and hatred only reinforce our … Continue reading →

published on: March 14, 2019

Fr. Patrick Render, CSV, reflected on the first Sunday of Lent in the bulletin of St. Viator Parish in Chicago, which he has led as pastor since 2015. “The first Sunday’s gospel is always the story of Jesus’ 40 days in … Continue reading →

published on: March 11, 2019

School opened in February at Colegio San Viator in Tunja, Colombia for its third year as a Viatorian school — and all signs point to excitement. A visit in April from officials with the International Baccalaureate Program is tops on the list. The IB Program is … Continue reading →

published on: March 7, 2019

David Baron grew up attending St. Patrick’s Church and Bishop McNamara High School in Kankakee, where in both places he interacted with Viatorians — and their commitment to social justice. His education would take him to the University of Notre Dame and … Continue reading →

published on: March 6, 2019

Fr. John Milton, CSV, is a frequent presider at the daily Masses held at the Province Center Chapel, where he is known for his concise homilies that get right to the point. His reflection today, on Ash Wednesday, did just that. … Continue reading →

published on: March 5, 2019

Viator House of Hospitality quietly reached its second anniversary in January, but work supporting its young immigrant men seeking asylum, never stops. Now, word of the home and its mission is drawing increased attention. In the latest online edition of … Continue reading →

published on: March 1, 2019

Pre-Associate Brian Hansen graduated from Saint Viator High School in 2011, after four years of appearing in nearly every musical and theater production. Is it any wonder that when Catholic Theological Union looked for a student to appear in a “Day … Continue reading →

published on: February 26, 2019

In just its second year, a Peace Camp designed for middle school students by the Children of Abraham Coalition — an interfaith nonprofit corporation — sold out. Its success leads teenage leaders to believe their vision to promote interfaith literacy, relationships and reverence, … Continue reading →